Wedding Trends for 2013

Colour Trends

The following colours will be a hit in 2013 - Mint, emerald, Orange, Peach, vintage cream, Deep purple, Aqua

Wedding themes & Ideas

Vintage Glamour is hot in 2013!

Brides are bringing back just about everything from the 20's!

Op Shops and antique stores are the shops of choice for the 
2013 bride. Seating displays, table settings and decorations are all
 taking on an aged feel. One tip to achieve this effect is by putting old 
wedding photos from both of your families on the tables.

 Other popular wedding themes for 2012 are "beach", "garden", 
"winter wonderland" (Except here in Darwin J)! "woodland/rustic", 
and "Tiffany Blue" (aqua) and "sparkling diamonds." Also rainbow 
weddings are popular with some.
Destination and ethnic-influenced celebrations.

Wedding Accessories

Shorter trains and veils (especially the bird cage veil) are popular 
as are pretty boleros, and shawls. Light weight fabrics, including 
organza, lace, tulle and chiffon, make perfect wraps for the Spring 
or Summer bride and reduce sun exposure on bare arms and shoulders.

Pearls, diamonds, rhinestones, and crystals remain the top jewellery 
choice for necklaces and earrings.

Crystal brooches are also a popular accent for wearing on the dress, 
in the hair, brides maids hand bag or on the bouquet handle.

Dessert Tables - Gone are the days of only having just a Wedding Cake! 
Today, couples are offering up their favorite desserts at their receptions. 
From cupcakes to cookies, and an assortment of their favourite lollies
 in the form of a buffet! Lolly buffets are fun and it’s also ideal for the
 guest to take home as favors as well!

Decorations

Unique fillers include glass marbles, glass sea shells, acrylic ice, 
water absorbing crystals, beads are all beautiful additions to the 
table decor. Faux rose petals, diamond confetti and shells and
 mini star fish remain the most popular confetti.

Flowering vines or individually cut flowers are placed directly 
onto table linens. Reception chairs are

decorated with tulle, fabric overlays with bows or sashes, floral swags
 and/or ribbons. Other popular decorations include: Chinese lanterns,
 tissue pom poms and Parasols, hanging glass jars filled with flowers or lights, and fairy lights especially for outdoor weddings.

Bonbonniere

Although completely optional, couples now opt for more unusual, useful, 
and personalised favour to

thank their guests for coming. In many cases, the favours do double-duty
 as place-card holders, table

decorations, and even centrepiece arrangements.
Favours can be ready made items, although Brides are becoming more crafty and opting to make their own favours or at least decorate them to match the wedding theme.


Invitation Styles

Monograms - Personalising wedding invitations is very popular right 
now, this is being carried through on all matching items right down 
to the tags on the bonboniere.
Monograms fit in well with the vintage theme.


Personalised postage stamps - Why not put the "icing on the cake" 
with a stamp that has a picture of the Bride and Groom to be on it!

Metallic papers - They will always be a fundamental part of invitations 
design in one aspect or another, they add that touch of elegance and class to any design. Available in almost any colour you can imagine, there is 
something for everyone and every theme.

Folded pocket invitations - Continue to be a huge success! 
Combining all of your informative pieces in one neat little package, 
you can't go wrong! 
Available in a range of sizes and designs they will suit any theme nicely.


Eco friendly - This is becoming a popular trend with more and 
more brides opting for an Eco friendly option with their papers 
and cards. Recycled paper is now available in an array of colours 
which is great as it can now be used for almost any theme. It is 
also nice knowing that you are doing a little something to help the 
environment!

Embellishments


Diamantes and crystals will continue to be a favourite amongst 
brides this year as they can add that touch of class to even the simplest invitation.  Buckles will still be popular eith some Brides to be and of
 course, you can never go past a pretty ribbon to tie it all together.
Lace ribbons and doilies are becoming a popular addition to many 
invitations as they add to the vintage effect.  

 

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